Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to supervise the systems through which materials are typically selected, acquired and stored on site for projects described by the Building Code of Australia (BCA) as construction of indoor and outdoor permanent swimming pools and spas. It ensures the delivery to the site of materials that meet contract specifications and service requirements. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit of competency supports builders, related construction industry professionals and managers within building and construction firms responsible for supervising and applying quality standards to the selection of construction materials. To achieve the outcomes for this unit, knowledge of relevant building construction materials and technologies, environmental effects on materials and evaluation procedures is required. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
Nil |
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Identify and evaluate the properties of swimming pool and spa building materials. |
1.1. Suitability of materials commonly used in the region for swimming pools and spas is identified for a given building system. 1.2. Properties of materials, their quality and the compatibility and non-compatibility of different materials are identified. 1.3. Environmental impacts of different materials are identified. 1.4. Impact of allowable tolerances on the conversion of naturally occurring materials is identified. 1.5. Tolerances for installing materials are identified and checked in regard to the nature of the work being performed and the requirements of the Australian standards and BCA. |
2. Ensure suitable materials are selected for application. |
2.1. Materials that are structurally adequate and appropriate for the building system specified in the contract are tested . 2.2. Materials are selected for safety and suitability to the application, durability, serviceability, cost effectiveness and compliance with Australian standards. 2.3. Short and long-term degradation of materials is considered in relation to the swimming pool and/or spa's proposed life cycle. 2.4. Alternative materials are evaluated and selected if specified materials are unavailable or unsuitable. 2.5. Selection of materials for use is finalised in accordance with contractual requirements and in consultation with relevant professionals and the client. |
3. Supervise the acceptance, safe handling and storage of materials on site. |
3.1. Limitations and effects of transportation on materials and components are determined and action is taken in the case of potentially damaging circumstances. 3.2. Materials are handled correctly and safely on site using appropriate equipment and safe work practices. 3.3. Materials are stored in accordance with manufacturer specifications and in compliance with relevant Australian standards. 3.4. Processes are implemented for inspecting all materials delivered on site for naturally occurring and/or manufactured defects before installation. 3.5. Personnel are aware of actions to be taken in the case of defects caused by incorrect installation, application or placement. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Required skills for this unit are:
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Required knowledge |
Required knowledge for this unit is:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
This unit of competency could be assessed by planning and supervision of a system for selecting, procuring and safely storing all materials required for construction of a swimming pool and spa. This unit of competency can be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints. Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context. Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements. Resource implications for assessment include:
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support. |
Method of assessment |
Assessment methods must:
Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:
Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed. Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Materials commonly used in swimming pools and spas include: |
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Records of materials tested are kept and reported by: |
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Selected for suitability involves a range of processes including: |
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Materials are handled correctly and safely includes: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Construction |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
Nil |
Functional area
Functional area |